Waterproof breathable structure and electronic product

Abstract

The utility model discloses a waterproof breathable structure and an electronic product, and relates to the technical field of electronic product waterproofness, the waterproof breathable structure comprises a housing and a waterproof breathable film; a ventilation channel is formed in the shell, one end of the ventilation channel penetrates through the outer surface of the shell to form an external ventilation hole, the other end of the ventilation channel is communicated with an inner cavity of the shell, and an internal ventilation hole is formed in the shell; the waterproof breathable film is arranged in the shell and located on the breathable channel or arranged corresponding to the internally-arranged breathable hole, and the waterproof breathable film is used for allowing air circulating on the breathable channel to penetrate through and isolating water entering from the externally-arranged breathable hole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of waterproof technology for electronic products, and in particular to a waterproof and breathable structure and electronic product. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic products generally have waterproof requirements. While meeting the waterproof function, the product must also be able to breathe with the external environment. In the existing technology, the general solution is to attach a waterproof and breathable membrane to the outer surface of the product and then cover the waterproof and breathable membrane with a decorative cover. This technical solution adds the decorative cover component, thereby increasing costs and affecting production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a waterproof and breathable structure and electronic product, aiming to provide a cost-saving and production-efficient waterproof and breathable structure and electronic product.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the waterproof and breathable structure proposed in this utility model includes:

[0005] A housing having an internal ventilation channel, one end of which penetrates the outer surface of the housing to form an external ventilation hole, and the other end of which connects to the inner cavity of the housing to form an internal ventilation hole within the housing; and,

[0006] A waterproof and breathable membrane is disposed inside the housing. The waterproof and breathable membrane is located on the breathable channel or corresponding to the internal breathable hole, so as to allow air to flow through the breathable channel and isolate water entering from the external breathable hole. Attached Figure Description

[0007] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0008] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of the waterproof and breathable structure provided by this utility model;

[0009] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Internal sectional view in the main view direction;

[0010] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion at point A;

[0011] Figure 4A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the electronic product provided by this utility model.

[0012] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0013] 100. Waterproof and breathable structure; 1. Shell; 11. Breathing channel; 111. External vent; 112. Internal vent; 113. Expansion channel section; 12. Body; 121. First venting channel section; 122. Shell body; 1221. Opening; 12211. Cover; 13. Mounting bracket; 131. Mounting groove; 132. Second venting channel section; 133. Placement groove; 2. Waterproof and breathable membrane; 3. Sealing gasket; 31. Sealed connecting cavity; 4. Threaded connection structure; 41. Connecting hole; 42. Screw; 421. Sealing sleeve;

[0014] 200. Electronic products.

[0015] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0017] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0018] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0019] Electronic products generally have waterproof requirements. While meeting the waterproof function, the product must also be able to breathe with the external environment. In the existing technology, the general solution is to attach a waterproof and breathable membrane to the outer surface of the product and then cover the waterproof and breathable membrane with a decorative cover. This technical solution adds the decorative cover component, thereby increasing costs and affecting production efficiency.

[0020] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model proposes a waterproof and breathable structure and electronic product, aiming to provide a cost-effective and production-efficient waterproof and breathable structure and electronic product. Figures 1 to 4 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the waterproof and breathable structure provided by this utility model.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, the waterproof and breathable structure 100 includes a shell 1 and a waterproof and breathable membrane 2. The shell 1 has a breathable channel 11 formed inside it. One end of the breathable channel 11 penetrates the outer surface of the shell 1 to form an external breathable hole 111, and the other end communicates with the inner cavity of the shell 1 to form an internal breathable hole 112 inside the shell 1. The waterproof and breathable membrane 2 is disposed inside the shell 1. The waterproof and breathable membrane 2 is located on the breathable channel 11 or is disposed corresponding to the internal breathable hole 112 to allow air flowing through the breathable channel 11 to pass through and to isolate water entering from the external breathable hole 111.

[0022] In this technical solution, the housing 1 has an internal ventilation channel 11. One end of the ventilation channel 11 penetrates the outer surface of the housing 1 to form an external ventilation hole 111, and the other end connects to the inner cavity of the housing 1 to form an internal ventilation hole 112. The waterproof and breathable membrane 2 is positioned on the ventilation channel 11 or corresponding to the internal ventilation hole 112, thereby allowing air to flow through the ventilation channel 11 and isolating water entering through the external ventilation hole 111. This achieves that the waterproof and breathable structure 100 is both waterproof and breathable.

[0023] This design eliminates the need for additional components, thus saving on the cost of such components and improving production efficiency. Furthermore, the ventilation channel 11 in the housing 1 and the waterproof and breathable membrane 2 further enhance the breathability of the finished product while preventing external water from entering the electronic product 200, thereby ensuring the reliability and safety of the electronic product 200.

[0024] Further, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 An installation groove 131 is formed within the housing 1, and the bottom wall of the installation groove 131 communicates with the internal vent hole 112. The waterproof and breathable membrane 2 is attached to the installation groove 131. It is understood that the waterproof and breathable membrane 2 is relatively smooth. In some embodiments, the waterproof and breathable membrane 2 can directly cover the internal vent hole 112 and be directly attached to the inside of the housing 1. However, due to the smooth nature of the waterproof and breathable membrane 2, it is prone to displacement during use, thus rendering the finished product waterproof and causing safety hazards. Therefore, in other embodiments, the installation groove 131 is formed within the housing 1, and the bottom wall of the installation groove 131 communicates with the internal vent hole 112. The waterproof and breathable membrane 2 is attached to the installation groove 131. With this arrangement, the waterproof and breathable membrane 2 is prevented from easily shifting due to the limiting effect of the installation groove 131, thereby ensuring the safety and reliability of the final electronic product 200.

[0025] Further, please refer to Figure 2The housing 1 includes a body 12 and a mounting bracket 13 disposed within the body 12; the mounting groove 131 is formed on the mounting bracket 13. It is understood that the housing 1 is not integrally formed, as integral forming is difficult and detrimental to production efficiency. Therefore, to ensure production efficiency, in some embodiments, the housing 1 adopts a split structure. Specifically, the housing 1 includes a body 12 and a mounting bracket 13 disposed within the body 12, with the mounting groove 131 formed on the mounting bracket 13. This separate design allows the mounting bracket 13 to be manufactured in the external environment first, and then the mounting groove 131 to be recessed on the mounting bracket 13. The waterproof and breathable membrane 2 is then covered by the mounting groove 131 before being installed into the body. This results in high production efficiency, convenient assembly, and ease of production.

[0026] In addition, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The cross-sectional area of ​​the section of the ventilated channel 11 near the waterproof and breathable membrane 2 is locally increased to form an expansion channel section 113. Under certain circumstances, water may enter the ventilated channel 11 from the external vent 111. To prevent the ventilated channel 11 of the electronic product 200 from being completely blocked by water and losing its breathability, the cross-sectional area of ​​the section of the ventilated channel 11 near the waterproof and breathable membrane 2 is locally increased to form the expansion channel section 113. With this arrangement, water entering from the external vent 111 will temporarily concentrate in the expansion channel section 113 without affecting the overall breathability of the ventilated channel 11, thus ensuring both waterproofing and breathability of the electronic product 200.

[0027] In addition, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing 1 includes a body 12 and a mounting bracket 13 detachably installed within the body 12. It is understood that in some embodiments, the housing 1 is integrally molded; however, due to the high difficulty of the integral molding process, this results in low productivity. Therefore, in other embodiments, the housing 1 includes the body 12 and the mounting bracket 13 detachably installed within the body 12. This modular production method further accelerates the overall production speed of the electronic product 200.

[0028] Further, please refer to Figure 3The ventilation channel 11 includes a first ventilation channel 11 segment on the body 12 and a second ventilation channel 11 segment on the mounting bracket 13. The external ventilation hole 111 is formed in the first ventilation channel 11 segment, and the internal ventilation hole 112 is formed in the second ventilation channel 11 segment. A sealing gasket 3 is provided between the body 12 and the mounting bracket 13. A sealing communication cavity 31 is formed on the sealing gasket 3 to seal and conduct the first and second ventilation channel 11 segments. The ventilation channel 11 also includes the sealing communication cavity 31. It is understood that, due to the split design, i.e., the housing 1 includes the body 12 and the mounting bracket 13, the ventilation channel 11 also consists of two parts: the first ventilation channel 11 segment on the body 12 and the second ventilation channel 11 segment on the mounting bracket 13. Simultaneously, the external ventilation hole 111 is formed in the first ventilation channel 11 segment, and the internal ventilation hole 112 is formed in the second ventilation channel 11 segment. A sealing gasket 3 is provided between the body 12 and the mounting bracket 13 to seal the gap between them. However, the sealing gasket 3 also has a sealing communication cavity 31 formed thereon to connect the first and second ventilation channel 11 segments. The ventilation channel 11 also includes the sealing communication cavity 31.

[0029] Further, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The mounting bracket 13 is connected to the body 12 via a threaded connection structure 4; and / or, the mounting bracket 13 is provided with a mounting groove 133 for mounting a power supply device. It is understood that the mounting bracket 13 and the body 12 are connected via the threaded connection structure 4 to form the housing 1, and the mounting bracket 13 is also provided with the mounting groove 133 for mounting the power supply device of the electronic product 200.

[0030] Further, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3The threaded connection structure 4 includes a connection hole 41 on the body 12 and a screw 42 passing through the connection hole 41. A sealing ring is fitted on the screw 42, and the sealing ring is at least sealed inside the connection hole 41. It can be understood that the mounting bracket 13 and the body 12 are connected by the threaded connection structure 4 to form the housing 1. Specifically, the threaded connection structure 4 includes the connection hole 41 and the screw 42. The connection hole 41 is located on the body 12, and the screw 42 passes through the connection hole 41 for bolt connection, thereby connecting the body 12 to the mounting bracket 13 to form the housing 1. At the same time, in order to prevent water leakage at the gap of the connection hole 41, the sealing ring is also fitted on the screw 42, and the sealing ring is at least sealed inside the connection hole 41. This arrangement ensures the reliability of the body 12 and the mounting bracket 13 after installation, and also ensures the waterproofness after installation.

[0031] Further, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The main body 12 includes a shell body 122, with an opening 1221 at one end and a cover 12211 at the opening 1221. An external vent 111 is located at the end of the shell body 122 opposite to the cover 12211. It is understood that the main body 12 includes the shell body 122, with the opening 1221 at one end and the cover 12211 at the opening. The cover 12211 is used to seal the mounting bracket 13 and the interior of the shell 1. Simultaneously, the external vent 111 is located at the end of the shell body 122 opposite to the cover 12211. With this arrangement, during ventilation, such as after opening the cover 12211, air can circulate throughout the entire interior of the shell 1 and then flow out through the external vent 111, thus ensuring the breathability of the electronic product 200.

[0032] This utility model also proposes an electronic product 200, please refer to it. Figure 4 The electronic product 200 includes the waterproof and breathable structure 100. The specific structure of the waterproof and breathable structure 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since the electronic product 200 adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0033] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A waterproof and breathable structure for electronic products, characterized in that, The waterproof and breathable structure includes: A housing having an internal ventilation channel, one end of which penetrates the outer surface of the housing to form an external ventilation hole, and the other end of which connects to the inner cavity of the housing to form an internal ventilation hole within the housing; and, A waterproof and breathable membrane is disposed inside the housing. The waterproof and breathable membrane is located on the breathable channel or corresponding to the internal breathable hole, so as to allow air to flow through the breathable channel and isolate water entering from the external breathable hole.

2. The waterproof and breathable structure according to claim 1, wherein, An installation groove is formed inside the housing, and the bottom wall of the installation groove is connected to the internal vent hole; The waterproof and breathable membrane is attached to the mounting groove.

3. The waterproof, vapor-permeable structure of claim 2, wherein The housing includes a body and a mounting bracket disposed within the body; The mounting groove is formed on the mounting bracket.

4. The waterproof and breathable structure of claim 1, wherein, The cross-sectional area of ​​the ventilation channel near the waterproof and breathable membrane is locally increased to form an expansion channel section.

5. The waterproof and breathable structure of claim 1, wherein, The housing includes a body and a mounting bracket that can be detachably installed within the body.

6. The waterproof, vapor-permeable structure of claim 5, wherein The ventilation channel includes a first ventilation channel section on the main body and a second ventilation channel section on the mounting bracket. The external ventilation hole is formed in the first ventilation channel section, and the internal ventilation hole is formed in the second ventilation channel section. A sealing gasket is provided between the body and the mounting bracket. A sealing communication cavity is formed on the sealing gasket to seal and conduct the first and second ventilated channel sections. The ventilated channel also includes the sealing communication cavity.

7. The waterproof and vapor permeable structure according to claim 5, wherein The mounting bracket is connected to the body via a threaded connection; and / or The mounting bracket is provided with a mounting slot for installing a power supply device.

8. The waterproof, vapor-permeable structure of claim 7, wherein The threaded connection structure includes a connecting hole on the body and a screw passing through the connecting hole. A sealing ring is fitted on the screw, and the sealing ring is at least sealed inside the connecting hole.

9. The waterproof and breathable structure of claim 5, wherein, The body includes a shell body, an opening at one end of the shell body, and a cover at the opening; The external ventilation hole is located at one end of the shell body facing away from the cover.

10. An electronic product, characterized by comprising: Includes the waterproof and breathable structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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